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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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