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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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