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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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