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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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