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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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