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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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