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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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