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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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