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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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