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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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