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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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