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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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