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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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