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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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