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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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