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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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