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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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