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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes 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 several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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