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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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