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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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