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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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