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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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