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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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