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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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