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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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