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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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