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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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