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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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