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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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