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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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