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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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