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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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