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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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