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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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