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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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