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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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