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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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