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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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