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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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