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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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