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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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