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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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