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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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