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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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