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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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