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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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