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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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