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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

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