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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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