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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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