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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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