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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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