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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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