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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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