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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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