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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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