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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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