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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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