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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly 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 quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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