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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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