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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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