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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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