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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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