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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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