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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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