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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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