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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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