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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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