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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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