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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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