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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally 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 lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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