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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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