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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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