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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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