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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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