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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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