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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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