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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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