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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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