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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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