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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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