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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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