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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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