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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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