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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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