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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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