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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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