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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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