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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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