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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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