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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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