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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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