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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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