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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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