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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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