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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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