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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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