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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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