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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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