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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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