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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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