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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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