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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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