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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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