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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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