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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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