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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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