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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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