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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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