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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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