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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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