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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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