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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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