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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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