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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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