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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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