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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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