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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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