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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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