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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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