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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Education