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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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