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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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