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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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