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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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