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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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