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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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