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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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