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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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