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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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