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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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