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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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