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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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