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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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