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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students 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 online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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