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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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