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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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