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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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