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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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