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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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