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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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