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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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