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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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