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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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