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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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