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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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