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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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