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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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