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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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