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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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