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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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