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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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