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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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