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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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