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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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