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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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