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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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