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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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