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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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