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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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