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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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