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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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