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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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