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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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