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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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