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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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