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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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