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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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