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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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