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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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