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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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