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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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