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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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