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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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