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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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