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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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