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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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