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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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