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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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