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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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