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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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