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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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