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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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