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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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