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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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