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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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