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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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