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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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