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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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