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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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