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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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