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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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