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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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