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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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