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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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