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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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