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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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