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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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