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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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