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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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