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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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