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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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