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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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