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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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