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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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