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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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