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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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