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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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