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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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