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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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