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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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