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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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