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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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