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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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