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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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