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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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