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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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