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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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