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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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