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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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