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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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