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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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