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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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