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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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