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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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