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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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