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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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