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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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