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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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