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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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