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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically 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 subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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