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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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