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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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