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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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