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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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