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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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