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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally 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 learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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