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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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