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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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