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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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