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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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