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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free 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 technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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