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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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