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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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