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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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