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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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