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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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