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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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