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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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