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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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