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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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