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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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