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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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