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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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