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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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