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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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