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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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