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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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