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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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