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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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