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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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