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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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