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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business 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 get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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