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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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