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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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