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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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