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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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