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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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