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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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