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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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