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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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