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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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