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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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