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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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