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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally 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 a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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