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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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