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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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