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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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