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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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