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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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