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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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