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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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