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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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