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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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