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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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