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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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