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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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