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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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