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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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