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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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