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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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