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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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