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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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