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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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