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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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