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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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