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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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