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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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