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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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