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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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