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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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