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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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