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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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