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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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