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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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