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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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