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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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