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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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