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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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