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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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