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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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