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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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