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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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