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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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