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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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