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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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