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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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