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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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