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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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