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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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