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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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