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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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