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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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