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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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