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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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