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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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