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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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