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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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