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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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