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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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