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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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