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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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