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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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