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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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