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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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