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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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