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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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