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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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