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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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