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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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