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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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