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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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