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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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