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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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