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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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