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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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