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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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