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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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