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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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