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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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