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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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