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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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