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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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