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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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