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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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