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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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