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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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