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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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