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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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