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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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