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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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