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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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