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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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