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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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