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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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