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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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