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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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