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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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