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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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