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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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