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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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