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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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