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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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