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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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