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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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