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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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