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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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