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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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