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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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