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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. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly 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 several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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