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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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