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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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