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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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