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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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