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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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