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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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