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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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