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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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