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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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