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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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