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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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