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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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