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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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