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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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