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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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