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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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