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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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