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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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