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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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