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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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