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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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