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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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