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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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