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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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