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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always 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 elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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