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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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