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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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