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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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