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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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