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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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