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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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