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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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