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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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