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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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