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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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