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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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