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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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