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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free 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 issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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