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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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