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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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