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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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