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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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