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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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