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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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