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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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