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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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