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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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