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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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