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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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