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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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