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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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