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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free 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 issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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