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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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