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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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