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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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