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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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