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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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