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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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