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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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