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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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