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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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