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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What 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 optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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