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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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