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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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