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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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