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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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