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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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