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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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