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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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