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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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