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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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