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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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