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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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