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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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