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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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