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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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