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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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