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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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