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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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