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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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