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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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