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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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