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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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