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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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