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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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