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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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