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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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