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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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