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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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