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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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