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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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