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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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