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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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