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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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