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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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