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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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