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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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