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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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