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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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