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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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