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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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