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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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