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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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