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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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