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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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