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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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