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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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