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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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