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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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