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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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