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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What 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 optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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