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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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