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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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