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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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