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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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