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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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