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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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