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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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