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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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