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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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