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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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