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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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