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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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