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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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