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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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