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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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