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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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