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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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