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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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