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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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