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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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