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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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